Housing & Interiors 9.01 Explain the Benefits of Interior Home Care

Cleaning  Two types of cleaning tools 1 st type removes dust and dirt -things like dust mops, broom, vacuum cleaner, and dust cloths 2 nd removes soil stuck on surfaces -things like sponges, wet mop, toilet bowl brush, stepladder Keep all cleaning products in an organized area for ease of use.

Products Chemicals aid your cleaning tasks; seek environmental friendly (green) products; some may contain Disinfectant which is a cleaning agent that destroys bacteria. The three basic kinds are: 1.Glass cleaner 2. Grease-cutting liquids 3. Mild abrasive powder Multi-purpose= can be used for more than one purpose

EnergyGuide label states the average yearly cost of operate that appliance (refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines) Energy Star label Is placed appliances that exceed energy standards for conservation.

More about Products Read labels to know if they are toxic, poisonous, or flammable; store in original containers.. Why? Keep products out of reach of children and away from heat DO NOT MIX PRODUCTS - toxic gas may be created.

Schedule Organization of time and/or people for cleaning the home; when? who? Daily-make bed, wash dishes…. Weekly-do laundry, change bed lines, wash kitchen floor, dust, vaccum Monthly- clean refrigerator, range, hardwood floors, vaccum upholstered furniture, blinds Semiannual- clean closets, wash walls, wash woodwork  If facilities are used more often; then, they will need more cleaning

Repair tools  Hammer Driving and pulling nails Curved claw provides leverage when pulling nails  Screwdriver – driving and remove screws Standard- flathead - Phillips--d irections will show a screw with an X

 Adjustable Wrench Adjustable to fit different sizes of nuts Used for loosening and tightening pipes, pipe fittings, and nuts Ex.) use to hold a nut and bolt to tighten the screw  Steel Tape Measure Retractable tape measure that is at least 16 feet long  Some have thumb lock to prevent it from retracting when being used

 Pliers - used for gripping and cutting Side- Cutting  Cuts wire and stripping the insulation and plastic coating from electrical wire Long- Nose  Bending wire  Positioning small components  into close and difficult work areas  Ladders Climb up and down to reach high areas  Ex.) cleaning fans

Installation Pictures/ Mirrors Hang pictures at eye-level, about 5'8" to 5'10".  Select a frame that compliments the room and the art.